Norris explained the Ladder of Citizen Participation, with each ascending rung representing increasing levels of participation that move from manipulation and therapy to informing, consultation, and placation to partnership, delegated power, and citizen control. (Photo by FIHRM-AP)

Norris explained the Ladder of Citizen Participation, with each ascending rung representing increasing levels of participation that move from manipulation and therapy to informing, consultation, and placation to partnership, delegated power, and citizen control. (Photo by FIHRM-AP)